Light, flakey, and moist, you are going to love this Garlic Butter Halibut Fish Recipe. It’s so easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, this easy halibut recipe cooks up quickly, making it the perfect weeknight meal!
I love pan-searing halibut for weeknight dinners. It comes together so quickly and easily that it makes busy nights feel stress-free. If you’ve tried my Pan Seared Salmon Recipe or Simple Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe, then you’re going to love this halibut recipe. It cooks quickly in the pan and is packed with garlic butter flavours.
Tip: If your fish was in the fridge, let your fish comes to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.
There’s no need to remove the skin before you cook it! The skin gets so crispy and is so tasty! However, if you’re not a fan of the skin, you can buy halibut without skin or remove it yourself by running a knife under the skin.
Absolutely! Before cooking, be sure to wash halibut under cold water and then, pat dry with a paper towel.
My favorite way to know if my halibut fish is done is by using a fork. I poke the fish with a fork at the thickest part of the halibut fillet and gently twist. When your fish is done, it will flake very easy and it will change the translucent appearance to a white appearance.You can also use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the fish, which should be about 145F degrees.
Halibut is a white fish that has a sweet, mild taste to it. It doesn’t taste fishy and takes on flavours really well. As we are cooking it with garlic butter, this halibut will be light, fork tender, flakey, and moist, and taste like the sauce! You can eat it on its own, or break it apart and serve it like my Easy Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe.
If you have leftover halibut recipe and want to change things up, here are some ways to enjoy the halibut:
Baked Halibut Recipe
This baked halibut recipe is quick, easy and so flavorful! The garlic butter sauce adds so much flavor to the flaky fish. This halibut is great for holidays, birthdays, and more!
Prep: 5min
Total: 17min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 826 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound halibut fillet
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- sliced lemon
- chopped parsley
Instruction:
- First, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place halibut in baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, sea salt and black pepper. Pour this mixture over halibut.
- Bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until fish is opaque and no longer transparent.
- Finally, remove from oven. Garnish with sliced lemon and chopped parsley if desired.
Garlic Butter Halibut Recipe
Light, flakey, and moist, you are going to love this Halibut Recipe. It’s so easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, this easy fish recipe cooks up quickly, making it the perfect weeknight meal!
Prep: 5min
Total: 13min
Yield: 3
Serving Size: 1 /3
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /3, calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 286 mg, unSaturated Fat 8 g
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 halibut fish fillets (I get my organic halibut fish at Organic Ocean.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp garlic clove – minced
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary for garnish
Instruction:
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Pat halibut fish dry with paper towel and season all over with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt and pepper.
- Place the halibut filets in a large (10-inch) cast iron skillet and turn the heat to medium. Sear fish for 3-4 minutes. Flip your fish fillets over to cook the other side. Set aside once the fish is cooked.
- Reduce the heat to low and add butter in the skillet. When it melts, add garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds or 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Gently bring back the fish to the pan. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the halibut fillets before serving. Garnish with fresh rosemary.
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FAQ
How is halibut supposed to be cooked?
What pairs well with halibut?
- Sautéed Green Beans.
- Roasted Peppers and Onions.
- Parmesan Roasted Artichokes.
- Roasted Cherry Tomatoes.
- Honey Glazed Carrots.
- Sautéed Balsamic Mushrooms.
- Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes.
- Fondant Potatoes.
What is so special about halibut?
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